For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 889 students in Gladwin County, MI.
The top-ranked public preschool in Gladwin County, MI is Beaverton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gladwin County, MI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Gladwin County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschool average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Gladwin County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Beaverton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
440 S Ross St
Beaverton, MI 48612
(989) 246-3020
Beaverton, MI 48612
(989) 246-3020
Gr: PK-5 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
600 W 1st St
Gladwin, MI 48624
(989) 426-7771
Gladwin, MI 48624
(989) 426-7771
Gr: PK-2 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Gladwin County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
127 Tonkin St
Beaverton, MI 48612
(989) 246-3040
Beaverton, MI 48612
(989) 246-3040
Gr: K-3 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Creative Learning Academy (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
540 Lang Rd
Beaverton, MI 48612
(989) 545-1555
Beaverton, MI 48612
(989) 545-1555
Gr: PK-8 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Gladwin Community Alternative High School (Closed)
Alternative School
3982 W M 61
Gladwin, MI 48624
(989) 426-7341
Gladwin, MI 48624
(989) 426-7341
Gr: 9-12 | 23 students Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Gladwin County, MI?
The top-ranked public preschools in Gladwin County, MI include Beaverton Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Gladwin County?
2 public preschools are located in Gladwin County.
What is the racial composition of students in Gladwin County?
Gladwin County public preschools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschools average of 41% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Gladwin County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Gladwin County include: Gladwin Elementary School vs. Beaverton Elementary School, Beaverton Elementary School vs. Gladwin Elementary School
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